Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch.

Lead-Up to a Mighty Mewtwo Showdown: Prepare the Offense!

Turn Strong Foes into Powerful Allies!
​To prepare for the appearance of Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark, additional Tera Raid Battle events will be held, allowing you to easily get ahold of stat-boosting items, TMs, Exp. Candies, and Tera Shards!

From Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC—then again from Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC—Scizor, Blissey, and Hydreigon will be appearing more frequently in Tera Raid Battles. These Pokémon will have various Tera Types, so prepare wisely before challenging them!

Event Schedule

Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Scizor, Blissey, Hydreigon

Rewards

During this event, the following items will be easier to obtain from Tera Raid Battles with the featured Pokémon listed below.

Scizor, Hydreigon

• Protein
• Calcium
• Carbos
• TM088 (Swords Dance)
• TM100 (Dragon Dance)
• TM129 (Calm Mind)
• TM140 (Nasty Plot)

Blissey

• Tera Shards
• Exp. Candies”

What Is a Tera Raid Battle?

In a Tera Raid Battle, you’ll work together with three other Trainers to defeat a powerful Tera Pokémon before time runs out. The kinds of Pokémon encountered during Tera Raid Battle events will vary. Pokémon encountered in Tera Raid Battles may have a rare Tera Type.

Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.

Information about Tera Raid Battle Events

• To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.

Source: Official Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news

Scizor, Blissey, and Hydreigon Light Up 5-Star Tera Raid Battles

Turn strong foes into powerful allies in the upcoming battle against Mewtwo by taking on these Tera Pokémon that have advantageous types and helpful moves.

Mewtwo is coming soon to 7-star Tera Raid Battles, and you can prepare for this legendary challenge by adding some new allies to your team! Scizor, Blissey, and Hydreigon are appearing more frequently in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet 5-star Tera Raid Battles from Thursday, August 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, August 17, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, then again from Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Mewtwo is sure to be a formidable foe—and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it—so get ready to strike back with Blissey’s valuable support moves, Scizor’s supereffective Bug-type attacks, and Hydreigon’s Dark-type immunity to Psychic-type damage!

For the opportunity to encounter these Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles, you’ll need to have downloaded the latest Poké Portal News. You can do this by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. After that, whenever you see a sparkling pillar of light shining from a Tera Raid crystal, you can walk up to the crystal and interact with it to start a Tera Raid Battle with a Tera Pokémon.

If you’re looking for some tips on how to defeat these Pokémon and add them to your team, head on over to our Tera Raid Battle Tips article. Learn the ins and outs of Tera Raid Battles in the Paldea region so that you never miss a chance to catch a powerful Pokémon or earn handsome rewards.

Source: Pokemon.com

Prepare to Face a Mighty Mewtwo!

Catch a Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark!
Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark will be appearing in black crystal Tera Raid Battles from Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC.

Mewtwo cannot normally be encountered in Paldea, and the Mewtwo appearing during this event has Psychic as its Tera Type. Be prepared—this Pokémon is a formidable foe, and it’s got the Mightiest Mark to prove it! Work together with your friends to topple this powerful Tera Pokémon!

This special Mewtwo can be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against this Mewtwo to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught it.

Mewtwo may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

7-star Tera Raid Battles: Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark

Strong Foes Make Powerful Allies in the Battle against Mewtwo!

Prepare to face Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark by participating in other Tera Raid Battle events leading up to the appearance of this Legendary Pokémon. With some powerful allies by your side, you’ll be ready to take on Mewtwo at black Tera Raid crystals!

Prepare the Offense: Event Schedule

Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

A Show of Supporters: Event Schedule

Friday, August 18, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Prepare the Offense and A Show of Supporters: Encore Event Schedule

Friday, September 1, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 23:59 UTC”

What Will Happen When Mew Faces Mewtwo?

Something special might happen if you send Mew into a Tera Raid Battle against Mewtwo, so train up your very own Mew and challenge this Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark!

You can add Mew to your team by entering a password via Mystery Gift. For more details, please visit the <ahref=””https: scarletviolet.com=”” myveryownmew””=””>official Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet site.

What Is a Tera Raid Battle?

In a Tera Raid Battle, you’ll work together with three other Trainers to defeat a powerful Tera Pokémon before time runs out. The kinds of Pokémon encountered during Tera Raid Battle events will vary. Pokémon encountered in Tera Raid Battles may have a rare Tera Type.

Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.

Information about Tera Raid Battle Events

• To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• After completing certain postgame events, you’ll be able to find black Tera Raid crystals. However, players who haven’t completed these events may still participate in these Tera Raid Battles by joining other Trainers in multiplayer.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.

Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news